Objectives: To prepare students to pass CompTIA’s exam to obtain CompTIA Security + Certification topics include: System security, network infrastructure, access control and organizational security. The CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. Security threats are increasing in number and severity, and the gap between the need for security professionals and qualified IT personnel is the largest of any IT specialty.

Introduction to Personal Computers:

• Using Windows

Part I: System Security:

• Threats and Risks
• Online Vulnerabilities

Part II: Infrastructure Security:

• Infrastructure Basics
• Infrastructure Security and Controls

Part III: Access Control:

• Access Control and Authentication Basics
• Securing Communications

Exam Prep

• Exam 1

Part IV: Assessments and Audits:

• Intrusion Detection and Security Baselines
• Auditing

Part V: Cryptography:

• Cryptography Basics
• Cryptography Controls

Part VI: Organizational Security

• Organizational Security
• Organizational Controls

Exam Prep

• Exam 2